Africa: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in Africa

The African market for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets reached $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in Africa

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Exports in Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets, when their volume decreased by -1% to X tons. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -7.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Angola was the largest exporter of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets in Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 60% of total exports in 2022. Morocco (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 19% share, followed by Mauritania (7%) and Benin (5.8%). Mozambique (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports from Angola stood at +32.1%. At the same time, Benin (+45.4%) and Mozambique (+9.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Benin emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +45.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Morocco (-3.5%) and Mauritania (-7.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Angola (+53 p.p.) and Benin (+5.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Mauritania (-22.2 p.p.) and Morocco (-34 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Angola ($X) remains the largest fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets supplier in Africa, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 27% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritania, with a 5.1% share.

In Angola, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (+5.0% per year) and Mauritania (-10.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets in Africa was estimated at X tons, growing by 14% against the previous year. In general, imports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 437% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 773% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Benin (X tons) and Togo (X tons) dominates imports structure, together constituting 91% of total imports. Burundi (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Benin (with a CAGR of +32.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Benin ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets in Africa, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Togo ($X), with a 4.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Benin totaled +32.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Togo (+6.1% per year) and Burundi (-16.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -11.3% against the previous year. Import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets import price decreased by -28.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 63%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Benin ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Benin (+0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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